Marrakech

Marrakech-Safi

The Pearl of the South, Tourism Capital

Marrakech, the red city of a thousand and one nights, is Morocco's tourism capital. With sumptuous palaces, enchanting souks, and lush gardens, it embodies the Moroccan art of living.

4.8 million

Population

39,167 km²

Area

123 inhabitants/km²

Density

12% of national GDP

GDP

Marrakech

Capital

Semi-arid to continental

Climate

Histoire

Founded in 1062 by the Almoravids, Marrakech gave its name to Morocco. Capital of several dynasties, it was a commercial crossroads between sub-Saharan Africa and the Mediterranean. Its pink ramparts and palaces testify to its past grandeur.

Géographie

At the foot of the High Atlas, the region stretches from snowy peaks to the Agafay desert. The semi-arid climate is softened by ancestral irrigation systems (khettaras). The Haouz plain produces olives and citrus fruits.

Economy & Key Sectors

Les moteurs économiques de la région Marrakech-Safi

Tourism

Luxury hotels, riads, international events

Handicrafts

Carpets, leather, pottery, traditional crafts

Phosphates

Youssoufia mines, world's leading exporter

Agri-food

Olive oil, canned goods, local products

Key Figures

3.5M

Tourists/year

2,000+

Riads

100,000

Artisans

30% of national production

Phosphates

Tourism & Discoveries

Marrakech is a unique sensory experience. Jemaa el-Fna square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, comes alive every evening with storytellers, musicians, and acrobats. The Majorelle Gardens offer an oasis of coolness.